Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Latin America and the Caribbean
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
tabardillo
Heliconia
In German
tabardillo
Heliconia
In French
tabardillo
Heliconia
In Spanish
tabardillo
Heliconia
In Greek
Tabardillo
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Heliconia
In Polish
Tabardillo
Heliconia
In Latin
Tabardillo
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Heliconia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Heliconia
Season and care of Tabardillo and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Heliconia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabardillo and Heliconia Physical Information
Tabardillo and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Heliconia are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Tabardillo and Heliconia
Care of Tabardillo and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.